Abstract: A system used to reproduce the sound of a stringed instrument provided with hammers striking the strings is disclosed. The system comprises speed detection means coupled with each hammer to detect the percussion velocity on the string, a plurality of note modules receiving in input a signal representative of the hammer velocity and generating a force signal (Ftot) representative of the global partial components of the string vibration, and a soundboard-instrument body module receiving in input said signal of the global partial components (Ftot) from each note module and generating two electrical signals (left, right) adapted to drive two electroacoustic transducers for sound emission.

Abstract: A modular music synthesizer is implemented in a hybrid design incorporating both hardware implementation and software implementation. A plurality of hexagonal-shaped modules are assembled and connected by the user-artist to configure a visual presentation of synthesizer signal generation and signal processing functions. The synthesizer visually replicates hardware functionality by incorporating user controls on many of the modules that are connected to enclosed (embedded) circuit boards. These circuit boards communicate with a system CPU (computer processing unit) that operates softsynth software resident within the CPU to drive audio output. The configuration of the softsynth is determined by the physical arrangement of hardware hexagonal modules that represent the functionality of software modules. The hardware modules provide user interface elements corresponding to parameters of their softsynth counterparts.

Abstract: A retrofit pickup assembly for stringed instruments is disclosed. The retrofit pickup assembly includes an existing coil and existing or new magnets and a flexible circuit having a plurality of wires and two connectors. A pickup assembly for new stringed instruments is also disclosed utilizing the same principles. A method of retrofitting an existing pickup assembly for stringed instruments is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tethermast and frag wall includes a fabric device having a fill volume fillable with a fill material on a flexible or compliant mast system. The fill volume may be a chambered curtain. The tethermast and frag wall is self supporting, easily deployed, and may be used in connection with a structure or may be deployed stand-alone. A tether system for an air beam structure utilizing a flexible tethermast, an external frag wall or frag curtain, soft couplings, air beam slings, or combinations thereof to reduce the effects of pressure waves, such as blast waves, onto and into an air beam structure and any inhabitants.

Abstract: A hydrostatic axial piston machine includes a swashplate with an oblique surface formed thereon. Working pistons, which revolve and are supported by the oblique surface, are axially positioned on the swashplate with respect to a drive shaft. An adjusting cylinder, coupled to the swashplate, is configured to produce a pivoting moment and pivot the swashplate about a pivoting axis. Displacement of the working cylinders per revolution around the drive shaft is adjustable by adjusting a pivoting angle of the oblique surface. The adjustment of the pivoting angle is configured to pass beyond zero degrees, such that the direction of rotation of the drive shaft is changeable. The pivoting axis is at a distance from an axis of rotation of the drive shaft, such that an internal counter pivoting moment counteracting the pivoting moment is produced during operation of the axial piston machine when the working pistons are subjected to pressure.

Abstract: A housing of an axial piston device is provided with a drain port for discharging the retained oil to the outside and a supply oil passage for guiding lubricating oil, which has been supplied from an oil source, toward a first hydraulic axial piston member. The drain port is arranged so as to bring about such a retained-oil level that a second hydraulic axial piston member, which is disposed below the first hydraulic axial piston member, is partially or entirely immersed in the retained oil while the first hydraulic axial piston member is not immersed in the retained oil.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatuses and methods for pollution abatement. One embodiment provide methods of eliminating pollutants from an incoming optionally high temperature gaseous effluent stream, each method comprising directing the gaseous effluent stream sequentially through: (a) a sufficient volume of an aqueous liquid in a thermal shock vessel, such that the temperature of the gaseous effluent stream exiting the volume of liquid is in a range of about 5° C. to about 30° C., said liquid acting as filter to remove water, particles, soluble organic species, or a combination thereof from the gaseous stream; and one or more of: (b) an electronic bombardment module wherein the gaseous stream is ionized, forms molecular agglomerates, or both; (c) a magnetic rearrangement module, operating with a magnetic field in a range of about 0.

Abstract: A method of adsorption allows separation of a first fluid component from a fluid mixture comprising at least the first fluid component in an adsorptive separation system having a parallel passage adsorbent contactor with parallel flow passages having cell walls which include an adsorbent material. The method provides for transferring heat from the heat of adsorption in a countercurrent direction along at least a portion of the contactor during adsorption and transferring heat in either axial direction along the contactor to provide at least a portion of the heat of desorption during a desorption step. A carbon dioxide separation process to separate carbon dioxide from flue gas also includes steps transferring heat from adsorption or for desorption along the parallel passage adsorbent contactor.

Abstract: A process and system for separating CO2 from a flue gas stream is disclosed. The process involves (a) contacting a flue gas stream containing water vapor and CO2 with an ionic absorbent under absorption conditions to absorb at least a portion of the CO2 from the flue gas stream and form a CO2-absorbent complex; wherein the ionic absorbent comprises a cation and an anion comprising an amine moiety; and (b) recovering a gaseous product having a reduced CO2 content.

Abstract: A device evacuates a chamber and purifies the gas extracted from said chamber of any foreign substances. The device comprises a dry-condensing vacuum pump having an input connected to the chamber to be evacuated and is suitable for maintaining the input pressure at a constant level at the output despite variable conditions. An intermediate line which connects to the output of the dry-condensing vacuum pump and a liquid ring vacuum pump, the input of which is connected to the intermediate line, are additionally provided. A corresponding method makes it possible to purify the gas of any foreign substances reliably and effectively.

Abstract: An emissions cleaning module includes a first conduit including an inlet and an outlet and containing a particulate filter; a second conduit including an inlet and an outlet; and an end coupling fluidly connecting the outlet of the first conduit to the inlet of the second conduit. The end coupling is provided with a cleaning port including a cover which closes an aperture in the end coupling. Providing the cleaning port in the end coupling fluidly connecting the outlet of the first conduit to the inlet of the second allows for improved access and cleaning of the emissions cleaning module.

Abstract: Provided is a gas adsorbing device that allows a gas adsorbent to sufficiently exert its gas adsorption capacity even if the gas adsorbent absorbs a gas that contains moisture. A gas adsorbing device (1) includes: a gas adsorbing member (2) including a container (5) with an opening, a gas adsorbent (6) housed in the container (5), and a sealing member (7) sealing the opening; a moisture adsorbent (3); and an outer package (4) whose inside is decompressed, the outer package (4) housing the gas adsorbing member (2) and the moisture adsorbent (3). The gas adsorbing member (2) and the moisture adsorbent (3) are arranged inside the outer package (4), such that an end portion of the gas adsorbing member (2) in its longitudinal direction and an end portion of the moisture adsorbent (3) in its longitudinal direction are adjacent to each other.

Abstract: A three-dimensional air-adsorbing structure. The structure has a three-dimensional, unitary, skeletal, porous scaffold, air-adsorbing material particles, and one or more hydrophobic binders that couple air-adsorbing material particles to each other to form agglomerates and couples particles and agglomerates to the scaffold. The structure has structure openings in the agglomerates and structure openings between agglomerates, such structure openings being open to the outside environment. The air-adsorbing material and the agglomerates are coupled to the scaffold by creating a water-based emulsion of air-adsorbing material, agglomerates of the material, and binder, and then impregnating the scaffold with this emulsion. The emulsion is dried at least in part at a temperature below the freezing point of the emulsion.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine for dispensing beverages comprising: a housing; a first reservoir station; a first reservoir for containing an aqueous medium, the first reservoir being connectable to said first reservoir station; an auxiliary module station for receiving an auxiliary module.

Abstract: A reusable brewing cartridge includes a lid having a permanent injection nozzle passage and includes an extraction nozzle pocket permanently open at the top of the cartridge allowing use in a coffee maker configured to puncture a single use disposable cartridge lid with both the injection and extraction nozzles. The cartridge thus avoids puncturing contact with the extraction needle. The reusable brewing cartridge includes at least one passage in a cartridge base allowing brewed drink to escape the reusable brewing cartridge into a coffee container.

Abstract: A capsule includes a first container provided with a first closed cavity containing a first product and a second container provided with a second closed cavity containing a second product. The first container and the second container include a first interface element facing the first cavity and a second interface element facing the second cavity, respectively. The first interface element is provided with a first connecting device having a first conduit and the second interface element is provided with a second connecting device having a second conduit. In an assembled configuration of the capsule, in which the first container is associated with the second container, the first connecting device is engaged with the second connecting device so as to couple the first conduit with the second conduit to make a flow connection between the first cavity and the second cavity and enable at least the first product to pass into the second cavity and join the second product to make a final product.

Abstract: A wine aerator includes a spout, a deflector connected with the spout, and an upper spout element connected with the spout. The spout connects with the neck of a wine bottle, defines an upstream outlet passage terminating at an intermediate outlet opening, and includes an extension defining a lower downstream surface downstream from the intermediate outlet opening. The deflector connects with the spout and is spaced from the lower downstream surface and is aligned with the intermediate outlet opening to cover the intermediate outlet opening. The upper spout element connects with the spout and is offset from the lower downstream surface. The upper spout element at least partially defines an aeration opening downstream from the intermediate outlet opening and the deflector. The upper spout element is configured to at least partially direct wine toward a downstream outlet opening while air contacts the wine through the aeration opening.

Abstract: A popcorn cooker provides for a general spherical form composed of a lower hemispherical pan and upper hemispherical mesh screen that serves to vent steam while retaining popped kernels and grease.

Abstract: In a cooker according to the present invention, in order to prevent a heating capacity from being raised rapidly against the intention of a user, when a contactant which contacts an operating area of a display operating portion flicks the display operating portion, if a detected operation of the contactant such as flicking is in the direction to raise a heating capacity, a changing amount (a varying amount) of a heating capacity according to a moving speed of the contactant in the operating area is limited in comparison with the case that a detected operation of the contactant such as flicking is in the direction to lower a heating capacity.

Abstract: A heating cooker includes a container for containing an object to be heated, a stirrer for stirring the object inside the container, and a stirring controller for controlling a stirring operation of the stirrer. In cooking the object under stirring by the stirrer, the stirring controller determines a state of the object from at least one of a cooking menu to be executed and a heating time, and controls at least one of a stirring speed, a stirring-operation timing and a stirring direction of the stirrer in accordance with the state of the object. Thus, the heating cooker can perform proper stirring suited to a mixed state and/or viscosity of ingredients during the cooking process.

Abstract: One embodiment of a wire mesh/sheet metal (10) attached to the bottom of a grill (12) using connectors (14). The wire mesh/sheet metal (10) is made of a material that can withstand high heat and is non-toxic or can be protected to withstand high heat and be non toxic.

Abstract: A juice extracting device contains a collecting assembly, a covering set, a body, and a pumping member. The collecting assembly includes a cavity defined, an open segment having a pouring hole, a collection segment having a guiding hole, and at least one limiting seat. The covering set includes a hollow neck and a circular holder. The body includes a filtering disc, a plurality of defining ribs for retaining with the at least one limiting seat, a hollow column; a hollowly conical post having a cutting edge, a stop piece, and an extraction portion. The pumping member is served to draw juices in the collecting assembly and includes a spray head and a drawing tube for drawing the juices.

Abstract: A detection unit for detecting a press position and a load at the press position; an input/storage unit for inputting and storing a value serving as a reference for determining a bend point in a relation between the press position and the load at the press position; a slope calculation unit for calculating a slope of the load based on the press position and the load at the press position, which have been detected; and a bend-point determination unit for determining a point, at which the calculated slope of the load exceeds the value serving as the reference for determining the bend point, as the bend point are provided.

Abstract: A detection unit for detecting a data row of a press position and a load at the press position; an input/storage unit for inputting and storing a value serving as a reference for determining a bend point in a relation between the press position and the load at the press position; a data-row calculation unit for calculating a data row of a press position and a load at a constant distance interval based on the data row of the press position and the load detected; a slope calculation unit for calculating a slope of the load based on the press position and the load at the press position detected; and a bend-point determination unit for determining a point, at which the calculated slope of the load exceeds the value serving as the reference for determining the bend point, as the bend point are provided.

Abstract: A detection unit for detecting a data row of a press position and a load at the press position; an input/storage unit for storing at least a load value serving as references for determining stop or judge; a calculation unit of the value of the slope of the load for calculating the value of the slope of the load based on the press position and the load at the press position detected; a calculation unit of the value of the slope of the slope of the load for calculating the value of the slope of the slope of the load based on the calculated value of the slope of the load; and a determination unit for comparing the calculated value of the slope of the slope of the load with the values serving as the references to determine stop or judge are provided.

Abstract: A crop harvesting system for continuous round baling is described that comprises a first and second bale chamber and a conveyor system in operable communication with the first and second bale chambers. The crop harvesting system can comprise at least three bale carriers, at least two serpentine systems to facilitate movement of the bale into and out of the first and second bale chambers. The crop harvesting system can be integrated into an agricultural harvester such as a baler or combine.

Abstract: An assembly has a plurality of laminate components aligned atop each other. A first endplate is at one end of the assembly of components and a second endplate is at an opposed end. The first and second endplates have outer surfaces facing away from the components. A spring force applies a compressive force to bias the first and second endplates together and, in turn, apply a force across the laminate components. The spring force is provided by a spring mounted between the outer surfaces of the first and second endplates.

Abstract: Improvements in a rotary screen printer that operates with a stepper motor for indexing the screen printer. The stepper motor provides a positive rotation and locating of the printing arms. The stepper motor can also have a controlled acceleration and deceleration speed while it indexes. The stepper motor further drives a spur gear to improve the drive ratio from the stepper motor to the indexing arms. The rotary screen printer uses pneumatic cylinders to operate the screening arms. Pneumatic cylinders are controllable for the downward force by adjusting pressure regulator(s) and the stroke by adjusting either limit switches or mechanical stops. Each station is interchangeable to accommodate the printing requirements of each job. Each station can be operated as a screen printing station, a drying station, a pad printer, and the number of stations can be changed by reprogramming the number of steps between each station stop.

Abstract: A method for printing on a substrate is disclosed. In an embodiment of the method, the method includes printing a small print control mark of a printed color in a print zone of the substrate and printing a large print control mark of the printed color in the print zone of the substrate. A measurement value of the small print control mark and a measurement value of the large print control mark is detected by a sensor. A deviation between the measurement value of the small print control mark and the measurement value of the large print control mark is determined and an actual value of a print parameter of the printed color is corrected based on the deviation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition for laser engraving, comprising (Component A) a hydrocarbon-based plastomer and (Component B) a polyester resin.

Abstract: A unitary method of making a printed magnetic assembly is disclosed, the printed magnetic assembly comprising at least one magnetic layer and at least one printable substrate layer in the form of a sheet or roll, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a molten magnetic hot melt composition comprising about 70 wt-% to about 95 wt-% of at least one magnetic material and about 5 wt-% to about 30 wt-% of at least one thermoplastic binder; b) directly extruding the magnetic composition at an elevated temperature when it is pliable onto the printable substrate layer with a single screw or double screw extruder to form at least one discrete thin magnetic layer on the printable substrate to form a layered sheet or roll; d) feeding the roll or sheet through a printing press at a speed of about 60 feet/minute to about 1000 feet/minute; e) printing on the printable substrate layer using at least one method selected from the group consisting flexo, gravure, digital and screen printing; and f) permanently magnet

Abstract: A printing plate is arranged on a plate cylinder having a channel, in which front and rear clamping devices are located. The rear clamping device forms part of a slide positioned inside the channel and which can move towards the front clamping device. The slide is first moved, together with a rear end of the printing form that is fixed into the rear clamping device, towards the front clamping device. At least one rear spacer is then adjusted to a position relative to the slide that defines a specific distance of the rear clamping device from a second channel wall. A tensioning drive is subsequently deactivated and the slide, together with the rear clamping device, are held in position along the tensioning path by the force exerted by the tensioned printing form, that force pressing the slide against the second channel wall by the rear spacer of the slide.

Abstract: A replaceable bullet cartridge appropriate for use in the gun that includes a primer and a spherical BB positioned approximately ¼ th of an inch away from the primer. The BB is secured in position with a piece of paper wadding set within the replaceable bullet cartridge. The BB and paper wadding are emitted from a second of the replaceable bullet casing when the gun is fired and the primer is struck. There is no gun powder or propellant used in combination with the primer when using the replaceable bullet cartridge. The resulting speeds of the BB are in the range of 700 to 800 feet per second.

Abstract: A rupturable bag assembly including a balloon, an outer wall, an inlet port, and a heat resistant shield. The balloon is fabricated from an elastic material. The outer wall is disposed around the balloon, the outer wall having a perimeter seam which parts abruptly at a predetermined tension. The inlet port passes through the outer wall into the balloon for inflating the balloon to produce the predetermined tension. The heat resistant shield is disposed within the balloon opposite the inlet port. The outer wall is constructed of a relatively inelastic material in comparison to the material used to construct the balloon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for packing fin-stabilized penetrators (8) in a carrier shell (1), which penetrators (8) comprise a front penetrator part (10) and a rear fin part (9, 9?) comprising fin sides (14, 14?), so that the empty space between the penetrators (8) and problems with the penetrators upon the release of the penetrators (8) from the carrier shell (1) are minimized, wherein the penetrators (8) are packed in groups (7) and are joined together to form larger packing units (6), in which each group (7) is arranged with a centrally located penetrator (8) flanked by at least three Outer penetrators (8), which outer penetrators (8) are arranged so that their front penetrator parts (10) lie side to side against the fin sides (14, 14?) of the centrally located penetrator (8).

Abstract: A drop-center rail road freight car may have a gondola body for carrying lading, which may have end sections and a deep central section therebetween. The body may include a decking or floor structure, and longitudinally extending side beams bordering the floor structure. The car may have U-shaped bending-moment transmitting cross-bearers. The cross-bearers and side beam stiffeners may have inner and outer flange continuity such as to transmit a bending moment. The car may have stub sills. The stub sills may each have an inboard gooseneck that extends downward and inboard. The gooseneck may have a longitudinally extending portion that connects to the endmost cross-bearer of the central portion of the car. The main shear plate may lap the side sills, and may be bent downwardly to mate with the end margins of the side sheet lower portion to form a converging box-like truncated pyramidal structure.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid composition that can form a resistor exhibiting a stable resistance value. One mode of the liquid composition of the invention is a liquid composition comprising (a) an epoxy resin, (b) carbon black particles, (c) carbon nanotubes and (d) a solvent with a vapor pressure of less than 1.34×103 Pa at 25° C.

Abstract: Provided is an optical film used for the optical compensation, in which additives are added to thereby have a good stability at high temperature and high humidity, a higher chromaticity, a higher Haze and a higher moisture resistance, as well as a small thickness direction retardation (Rth).

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for servicing subterranean wells, in particular, fluid compositions and methods for remedial operations during which the fluid compositions are pumped into a wellbore and make contact with well cements placed during primary cementing or previous remedial cementing operations.

Abstract: The invention provides a low density cement composition. The composition includes a cement component, a glass sphere component, a bentonite component, a fine calcium carbonate component, a medium calcium carbonate component, a silica sand component, and a silica flour component.

Abstract: A concrete mix for producing freeze-thaw durable concrete having enhanced strength properties, like compressive strength, abrasion resistance, impact strength, toughness, is disclosed. The novel concrete mix contains deformable solid elements in place of 4-8% entrained air for good durability of concrete under freeze-thaw cycles.

Abstract: A cementitious composition including at least one cementitious and/or pozzolanic material and at least one desugared molasses. A method of preparing a cementitious composition including forming a mixture of water, at least one cementitious and/or pozzolanic material and at least one desugared molasses. An admixture for cementitious compositions including: (i) at least one desugared molasses; and (ii) at least one alkanolamine and/or at least one polyhydroxyalkylamine.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a teaching station that includes a lectern section and a desktop. A method for adjusting a lectern portion of a teacher's station is provided. The method may include releasing a lock wherein the lock, when engaged, fixes the position of the lectern portion with respect to the teacher's station. In response to releasing the lock, the method may further include adjusting a height of the lectern portion relative to a desktop portion of the teacher's station, while maintaining an angle of the of a table-top of the lectern portion in a fixed orientation with respect to the desktop. The method may further include applying the lock to fix the height of the portion of the table-top.

Abstract: Methods, computer-implemented methods, systems, tables and computer-readable mediums for playing blackjack hold-em that include receiving a buy-in from each player, calculating a unit, wherein the unit is the value of each hand, calculating total units needed to win a game, dealing player hold cards, wherein the hold cards are dealt face-down, .receiving one or more requests for hit cards, wherein the hit cards are dealt face up, instructing each player to turn over their hold cards, determining the winning hand or hands, and paying the winning hand the appropriate unit(s) or unit fraction, minus any house take.

Abstract: A support for portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The support may comprise an elongated cavity or slot configured to accept one or more portable electronic devices. The slot is collapsible to help secure a portable electronic device therein or for storage purposes. The portable electronic devices may be held at various viewing angles relative to the passenger. A passenger may be permitted to adjust the angle at which his or her portable electronic device is positioned. Likewise, an operator or the like may rotate the support for cleaning or other maintenance.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to trays typically comprising a composite internal structure, a thermoplastic frame typically located about the composite internal structure, and two cover sheets forming the upper and lower tray surfaces. The composite internal structure may be a corrugated composite structure in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the composite internal structure may comprise a series of composite elements (which might act a beams or struts). The cover sheets may comprise thermoplastic material, and in some embodiments, the cover sheets may comprise composite material (for example the same as for the corrugated composite structure). In some exemplary embodiments, the thermoplastic frame and the composite internal structure may have the same thermoplastic material, and they may be joined together to have a plurality of homogeneous connective attachments.

Abstract: A pallet assembly includes a support base including a support deck having a plurality of openings. A plurality of pallets each include a pallet deck having a plurality of feet extending downward therefrom. The plurality of pallets are arranged such that the plurality of feet are received in the plurality of openings in the support deck of the support base. In this manner, a plurality of smaller pallets can be handled as a single standard size pallet, including being stacked in a pallet rack.

Abstract: A burner has a fuel/oxidant nozzles and a pair of dynamical lances spaced on either side thereof that inject a jet of fuel and primary oxidant along a fuel injection axis, and jets of secondary oxidant, respectively. Jets of actuating fluid impinge against the jets of secondary oxidant to fluidically angle the jets of secondary oxidant away from the fuel injection axis. The action of the angling away together with staging of the oxidant between primary and secondary oxidant injections allows achievement of distributed combustion conditions.

Abstract: A biomass-mixed, pulverized coal-fired burner is provided. The biomass-mixed, pulverized coal-fired burner is capable of burning biomass fuel as auxiliary fuel in large quantities and burning only pulverized coal when the biomass fuel is not sufficiently available. The biomass-mixed, pulverized coal-fired burner includes: a biomass fuel jet nozzle that extends axially along the biomass-mixed, pulverized coal-fired burner; a pulverized coal fuel jet nozzle that surrounds the biomass fuel jet nozzle; a secondary air nozzle that surrounds the pulverized coal fuel jet nozzle; and a tertiary air nozzle that surrounds the secondary air nozzle. A biomass fuel stream is jetted into an inside of a pulverized coal fuel flame formed in a furnace, the flame offering favorable ignition and flame holding performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for propelling and turning a hull, wherein the resistance acting on the stem of the hull is converted and the hull can be moved not only in the forward and backward directions but also in the left and right directions so as to improve the mobility and evasion capacity of the hull. The device for propelling and turning a hull comprises: a manifold arranged in the lengthwise direction in the lower portion of the hull so as to discharge the water introduced at the stem side toward the stern side; a propelling means, the top of which is rotatably connected to the stern side end of the manifold, the propelling means being arranged so as to jet water in a lateral direction; and a steering means, which is rotatably coupled to the stern side end of the propelling means such that the steering means rotates the propelling means in a given direction by means of rotating force applied from an external source.